At the entrance of the Heavenly Martial Academy, in front of the massive Yin-Yang Stone Carving, Fang Chen remained seated in a meditative posture. Surrounding him, the two layers of black and white lotus leaves slowly rotated, emanating a faint yet awe-inspiring aura that gradually captivated not only the six Daoist Master Realm experts within the academy but also others who began to sense something unusual.
However, Fang Chen seemed oblivious to it all; his entire focus was on the Yin-Yang Stone Carving, completely unaware that he had already stirred a significant commotion throughout the Heavenly Martial Academy.
"Who is this person?"
"He looks unfamiliar; could he be a new disciple recruited by the academy?"
"He's actually comprehending the Yin-Yang Stone Carving!"
"The aura from the two layers of lotus around him is astonishing; I wonder what kind of incredible Human Power he is grasping."
"This person is merely at the Alchemy Realm, yet he can comprehend the Yin-Yang Stone Carving. Such talent is rare in the entire academy; there are probably only a few who can compare."
"It seems the academy has gained another unparalleled Heavenly Pride."
Whispers filled the air at the entrance of the Heavenly Martial Academy. Pairs of eyes, filled with astonishment, were fixed on Fang Chen as he sat cross-legged.
Among these gazes were expressions of surprise, combativeness, and envy, but there was no sign of jealousy or malice. Although more than twenty figures had gathered at the entrance of the Heavenly Martial Academy, no one made an intentional noise. Even though the murmurs were mixed, they were not loud. Each voice was deliberately lowered, as if afraid to disturb Fang Chen's comprehension.
Observing this scene, Wang Tao, who stood guard beside Fang Chen, shook his head helplessly. Even before entering the academy, such a stir had already been caused. Although the six Dao Sovereign Realm Experts within the academy had yet to appear, Wang Tao clearly did not doubt that everything happening here had long been noticed by those six individuals.
With this thought in mind, he puffed out his chest slightly, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes. This extraordinary Freak was someone he had unearthed from the Southern Region. His contribution was not insignificant.
Suddenly, the black and white lotus leaves surrounding Fang Chen began to spin rapidly. As they whirled faster and faster, an indescribable and terrifying aura began to spread from them.
The initial sensation was somewhat chaotic, but upon closer inspection, one could discern a powerful force that seemed to encompass and nurture everything.
At the same time, amidst the rapid spinning, a cluster of gray flames gradually rose between the two layers of lotus leaves. The moment this gray flame appeared, the terrifying aura that had been permeating the surroundings suddenly intensified several times over.
"What is that?" Many gazes were fixed in astonishment on the cluster of gray flames at the center of Fang Chen's lotus leaves. At that moment, all the talented disciples from Heavenly Martial Academy took a step back in unison under the influence of the gray flame's aura.
More than twenty people, including one or two from the Heavenly Realm, were silently intimidated by this gray flame! If this were to be spoken of, it would certainly leave many in shock; however, this seemingly unbelievable scene was unfolding right before their eyes.
The instigator of all this remained immersed in his comprehension, seemingly unaware of everything happening outside.
"This guy... is so abnormal," someone in the crowd muttered.
"I agree; this fellow is definitely a freak." What began as a mere complaint quickly garnered many voices of agreement.
If Fang Chen had been at the Heavenly Realm or even Primordial Embryo Realm level, triggering such a scene would have surprised everyone but would have been somewhat acceptable. However, Fang Chen was merely at the Alchemy Realm yet had caused such an uproar.
This was simply unfathomable. Moreover, if anyone dared to compare themselves with Fang Chen, it would only serve to further highlight their own inadequacies and leave them feeling utterly defeated and frustrated.
The saying "comparison brings anger" truly resonated with everyone at that moment. They had always been the ones to crush others completely; now they found themselves being overshadowed by Fang Chen.
"Steward Wang Tao, is this freak really one of the new disciples recruited by the academy?" Someone turned their gaze toward Wang Tao.
"Of course," Wang Tao replied with a smile and a nod. "From now on, he will be your Junior Disciple. By the way, let me introduce him; his name is Fang Chen."
"Situ, do you know what Fang Chen is currently comprehending?" Someone asked a young man in green among the crowd.
Unlike Fang Chen, who had suddenly emerged as an extraordinary freak, Situ Yun was an established Heavenly Pride within Heavenly Martial Academy. Not only did he possess immense potential, but his comprehension and aptitude were also top-notch. Among all of Heavenly Martial Academy and even within the Three Great Academies, there were only a handful who could rival him—almost countable on two hands.
Similarly, when Situ Yun first arrived at Heavenly Martial Academy, he had also been captivated by the Yin-Yang Stone Carving and had comprehended a rather formidable power from it. Clearly, Fang Chen's sudden emergence was seen as comparable to Situ Yun's status as a Heavenly Pride figure in everyone's eyes. Therefore, they wanted to see if Situ Yun knew what kind of power this was.
Situ Yun, a young man who appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, had an ordinary appearance and was dressed in a blue robe, giving no special impression at first glance. However, upon closer observation, one could sense a transcendent aura hidden within that blue attire, which made Situ Yun's otherwise plain features seem remarkably handsome.
As one of the top Heavenly Pride figures at the Heavenly Martial Academy, Situ Yun naturally possessed more knowledge than the average disciple. Yet at this moment, he furrowed his brows tightly. The small cluster of flames emanating a terrifying aura from the center of Fang Chen's two layers of lotus leaves was something he could not identify.
Having never seen anything like it before, Situ Yun could still clearly feel the dreadful power it contained. Although that power was currently only a faint trace, even this slight presence was enough to instill a deep sense of threat in him. It was unimaginable what kind of might would be unleashed if that power were to increase even slightly.
Terrifying! Terrifying!
"I don't know either." After a moment of silence, amidst everyone's anticipation, Situ Yun shook his head with some bitterness and slowly uttered four words: "I am not as good as him."
With the stature of Nirvana Realm and being an unparalleled Heavenly Pride figure, Situ Yun openly admitted that he was inferior to someone who was merely at the Alchemy Realm and had just recently not even formally entered the Heavenly Martial Academy. This was undoubtedly explosive news.
Of course, what concerned everyone even more was what kind of power Fang Chen was comprehending from the Yin-Yang Stone Carving. Just this tiny cluster of flames exuding such a minuscule aura was already so frightening that it evoked an involuntary feeling of insignificance.
In fact, what these disciples of the Heavenly Martial Academy did not know was that not only they but even the six Daoist Master Realm beings within the Council Hall all stood up in shock when that small cluster of gray flames appeared at the center of Fang Chen's two layers of lotus leaves.
"This aura, this aura is... Chaos Power!" The Elder in White Robes fixed his gaze intently on Fang Chen's direction, his aged face filled with disbelief.
Not just him; even the other five, including Wang Lin, showed evident shock on their faces at that moment. As beings of Daoist Master Realm, they might not fully understand what Chaos Power was, but they had certainly heard its name. It was the ultimate power that only Peerless beings of Nirvana Realm could master, representing the ascension of Yin-Yang Power!
From Dao comes One; this so-called One is Chaos Power.
Chaos Power is the ultimate force that only Peerless Strongmen of Nirvana Realm can wield. It had never been heard of anyone comprehending such power without reaching Nirvana Realm.
This was utterly extraordinary!
It should be noted that one major reason why strong individuals in Nirvana Realm could easily annihilate those in Daoist Master Realm was due to this terrifying Chaos Power. In the face of Chaos Power, even beings as strong as those in Daoist Master Realm had little resistance.
This also explained why that small cluster of gray flames, despite its minuscule size and only releasing a hint of aura, could frighten all these talented disciples of Heavenly Martial Academy and evoke feelings of insignificance within them; it was simply because the gap between them was too vast.
Did Fang Chen comprehend Chaos Power?
Inside the Council Hall, Wang Lin and the other five looked at each other, all wearing expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
First, he comprehended Yin-Yang Power from Life and Death Power, and now, in such a short time, has he grasped Chaos Power from Yin-Yang Power?
Is this Little One going against the heavens?!
"Don't look at me. Although this Little One has some connection to me, to be honest, this is my first time seeing him, and I know nothing about his situation," Wang Lin said with a wry smile, shaking his head as he waved his hand at the other five who were staring intently at him.
"Wait, it seems this isn't really Chaos Power." At that moment, the white Elder in Robe, who had been focusing entirely on the gray flames at the center of Fang Chen's two layers of lotus leaves, suddenly spoke up: "You all should feel it carefully."
As soon as those words fell, the other five once again directed their attention to the gray flames. Upon closer inspection, it was indeed as the white Elder in Robe had said; it was somewhat different from true Chaos Power.
Although none of them had mastered Chaos Power, they had seen it with their own eyes more than once. After all, there were true Peerless beings in the Heavenly Martial Academy who had reached Nirvana Realm. They naturally understood that Chaos Power represented the ultimate force of Nirvana Realm.
"It's significantly weaker and somewhat mottled. It lacks the vastness and dominance of true Chaos Power that encompasses and refines everything. It can be described as Pseudo-Chaotic Power," Wang Lin pondered for a moment before speaking. Then he shifted his tone and continued: "However, even so, it's still astonishing. Even within Daoist Master Realm, I haven't heard of anyone mastering this Pseudo-Chaotic Power."
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